[MotoGP Hall of Fame] Loris Capirossi inducted as a MotoGP Legend!

Loris Capirossi has been officially inducted into the MotoGP Hall of Fame as a MotoGP Legend during a ceremony held in Misano, Italy. He was presented with a medal by MotoGP CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta, honoring his illustrious career.

A career marked by three world titles and numerous records

Loris Capirossi competed in 328 races across all classes, securing 29 victories (8 in the 125cc class, 12 in the 250cc class, and 9 in the MotoGP class). Furthermore, he achieved 99 podium finishes, 41 pole positions, and won three world titles. In 1990, at the age of 17 years and 165 days, he won the 125cc world title, setting the record for the youngest Grand Prix champion.

This record for the youngest champion remained unbroken for a long time until Pedro Acosta won the title in 2021 at 17 years and 166 days old. Additionally, Capirossi was the last rider to achieve the feat of winning a title in his rookie season until Acosta accomplished it.

At the 2003 Catalan GP, Capirossi brought Ducati its first-ever MotoGP class victory in the manufacturer's debut year. For Ducati, this was their first Grand Prix win since Mike Hailwood's 125cc class victory at the 1959 Ulster GP. Furthermore, he is one of only five riders in history to have won in the MotoGP class with three different manufacturers: Yamaha, Honda, and Ducati.

His winning career spanned 17 years and 49 days from his first victory in 1990 to his last in 2007, the second-longest winning career in history after Valentino Rossi. Since retiring in 2011, he has continued to contribute to the sport as a representative of MotoGP Race Direction, and his iconic race number "65" was retired in 2016.